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Just released by Bowser via e-mail:

 

It is with the utmost sadness that we report that Lew English, Sr, co-founder of Bowser Manufacturing Company passed away on Feb  3, 2012.

He was 93 years old. Lew is survived by his wife Shirlee, four children , Susan,  Nancy, Lew Jr., and Lee, ten grandchildren, fourteen great great grand children and 3 great great great grandchildren. Lew was the inspiration for what is now the Bowser Manufacturing Company of Montoursville, PA. He was one of the pioneers in the model train business and  was  entered into the Model Railroading Hall of Fame just a few years ago. In 1961, Lew and Shirlee began the business in their basement in their home in Muncy, Pennsylvania, when they purchased not only the name but several steam engine  kits from Bill Bowser in Redlands, California. Lew will not only be missed by his family but by all of the  industry contacts that he made throughout his career. Bowser Manufacturing will continue under  the direction of Lee K. English, current Bowser CEO.
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vasouthern Regular poster 417 posts
vasouthern

Entire Model RR Community

I think the entire Model Railroad community shares in sending thoughts, prayers and best wishes to the family.

 

 

Randy McKenzie
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Bluesssman Regular poster 383 posts
Bluesssman

Sorry to hear about Lew's

Sorry to hear about Lew's passing. My best to your family.

Gary

 

Gary

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George J Frequent poster 741 posts
George J

Sorry to hear..

Sorry to hear of Mr English's passing. I'm sure his spirit and memory will live on in the company he and his wife founded.

-George

"And the sons of Pullman porters and the sons of engineers, ride their father's magic carpet made of steel..."

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Paul R Greenwald PennsyPaul New member 3 posts
Paul R Greenwald PennsyPaul

He will be missed

Lew English will be missed, especially by those who model the PRR - Standard Railroad of the World.  The support given to Pennsy fans by Bowser Manufacturing over the years has been tremendous.

 

Rest in Peace.

 

Paul Greenwald

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